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The 10 Best Hand-Held Dishes to Eat While in Line for Early Voting in NYC [View all]
Ballot in one hand, food in the other.https://www.thrillist.com/eat/new-york/best-food-to-eat-waiting-in-line-voting-nyc
More than 64 million Americans across the country have already cast their ballots through early voting. If you plan to do the same and vote before November 3, chances are, you’re going to have some waiting to do after arriving at your designated polling site (find yours here ). In NYC especially, since early voting started this past weekend, some lines have stretched multiple blocks and resulted in voters waiting for hours. But c’mon. We’re New Yorkers. We’re seasoned pros at waiting for trendy desserts and just-for-the-Instagram art exhibits all around the city, so it’s definitely worth the wait to get in line for something that actually matters. But you might be there for a while, so you’ll need some fuel. That’s why we pulled together a list of the best easy-to-eat dishes near NYC’s early voting places that you should pick up before heading over to cast your ballot. And check out our voting primer for more resources and tips to stay safe while voting.
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NoMad
The dish: Egg tart soft serve
Nearest polling place: Hunter College Brookdale Dorm, 440 East 26th Street
Entrees steal the show at this new casual Chinese restaurant opened last week by Eleven Madison Park alums, but it’s hard to devour a spread of fall-apart Mandarin duck, duck fat rice, and wontons while standing in line to vote. Luckily, the spot has an equally luxurious egg tart soft serve topped with caramelized puff pastry that’s an easy standing snack.
How to order: Visit the shop for ice cream, order other dishes on website
NoMad
The dish: Egg tart soft serve
Nearest polling place: Hunter College Brookdale Dorm, 440 East 26th Street
Entrees steal the show at this new casual Chinese restaurant opened last week by Eleven Madison Park alums, but it’s hard to devour a spread of fall-apart Mandarin duck, duck fat rice, and wontons while standing in line to vote. Luckily, the spot has an equally luxurious egg tart soft serve topped with caramelized puff pastry that’s an easy standing snack.
How to order: Visit the shop for ice cream, order other dishes on website
Lazy Sundaes
Greenwich Village
The dish: Matcha bingsoo
Nearest polling place: NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts, 566 Laguardia Place
With three new locations in downtown Manhattan offering Korean and Taiwanese-inspired treats, Lazy Sundaes is now serving the perfect voting indulgence on Waverly Place: bingsoo sundaes. The matcha flavor of this Korean shaved ice dessert has hand-whisked matcha for some extra caffeine and is topped with red bean paste, roasted soy bean powder, and mochi. A variety of bubble teas and matcha lattes are also available.
How to order: Pick up online
Greenwich Village
The dish: Matcha bingsoo
Nearest polling place: NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts, 566 Laguardia Place
With three new locations in downtown Manhattan offering Korean and Taiwanese-inspired treats, Lazy Sundaes is now serving the perfect voting indulgence on Waverly Place: bingsoo sundaes. The matcha flavor of this Korean shaved ice dessert has hand-whisked matcha for some extra caffeine and is topped with red bean paste, roasted soy bean powder, and mochi. A variety of bubble teas and matcha lattes are also available.
How to order: Pick up online
La Esquina Del Camaron Mexicano
Jackson Heights
The dish: Coctel de camarones y de pulpo
Nearest polling place: Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street
Don’t overlook the back of this bodega when you run in for a last-minute drink or snack on your way to the polls. Past aisles of candy, soda, and household staples, this tiny counter spot is serving up some of the best ceviche in the city. Pick your size, drizzle some hot sauce over the avocado sitting on top, and get ready to dig into restaurant-quality octopus and shrimp ceviche you’d never expect to get in a bodega.
How to order: Visit the shop
Jackson Heights
The dish: Coctel de camarones y de pulpo
Nearest polling place: Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st Street
Don’t overlook the back of this bodega when you run in for a last-minute drink or snack on your way to the polls. Past aisles of candy, soda, and household staples, this tiny counter spot is serving up some of the best ceviche in the city. Pick your size, drizzle some hot sauce over the avocado sitting on top, and get ready to dig into restaurant-quality octopus and shrimp ceviche you’d never expect to get in a bodega.
How to order: Visit the shop
Morgan's Barbecue
Downtown Brooklyn
The dish: Fried chicken sandwich
Nearest polling place: Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue
One of Brooklyn’s largest early voting venues is sure to have a long line. Luckily, Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue offering Texas-style menu items is just down the street. Before finding your spot in line, stop by Morgan’s for a fried chicken sandwich topped with candied bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and the restaurant’s special sauce.
How to order: Pick up online
Downtown Brooklyn
The dish: Fried chicken sandwich
Nearest polling place: Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue
One of Brooklyn’s largest early voting venues is sure to have a long line. Luckily, Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue offering Texas-style menu items is just down the street. Before finding your spot in line, stop by Morgan’s for a fried chicken sandwich topped with candied bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and the restaurant’s special sauce.
How to order: Pick up online
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